UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(D) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): September 30, 2006
Apple Computer, Inc.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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California |
000-10030 |
94-2404110 |
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(State or other
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(I.R.S. Employer |
1 Infinite Loop, Cupertino, CA 95014
(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (408) 996-1010
N/A
(Former name or former address, if changed since last report.)
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
o Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))
ITEM 5.02 DEPARTURE OF DIRECTORS OR PRINCIPAL
OFFICERS; ELECTION OF DIRECTORS;
APPOINTMENT
OF PRINCIPAL OFFICERS.
(b)
On September 30, 2006, Fred D. Anderson resigned from the Board of Directors of Apple Computer, Inc. (the “Company”).
ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS.
On October 4, 2006, the Company announced that the special committee of its Board of Directors has reported its findings after a three month investigation into the Company’s stock option practices. A copy of the press release issued by the Company in connection with the special committee’s report and Mr. Anderson’s resignation from the Board of Directors is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference.
ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Text of Press Release issued by Apple Computer, Inc. dated October 4, 2006. |
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
Date: October 4, 2006
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APPLE COMPUTER,
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By: |
/s/ PETER OPPENHEIMER |
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Name: |
Peter Oppenheimer |
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Title: |
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer |
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EXHIBIT INDEX
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Exhibit |
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Description |
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99.1 |
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Text of Press Release issued by Apple Computer, Inc. dated October 4, 2006. |
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